Close Menu
Best in TechnologyBest in Technology
  • News
  • Phones
  • Laptops
  • Gadgets
  • Gaming
  • AI
  • Tips
  • More
    • Web Stories
    • Global
    • Press Release

Subscribe to Updates

Get the latest tech news and updates directly to your inbox.

What's On

How to Travel to the Most Remote Office on Earth

3 July 2025

Airplane Wi-Fi Is Now … Good?

3 July 2025

Business Travel Is Evolving Faster Than Ever. We’ll Help You Navigate It

3 July 2025
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
Just In
  • How to Travel to the Most Remote Office on Earth
  • Airplane Wi-Fi Is Now … Good?
  • Business Travel Is Evolving Faster Than Ever. We’ll Help You Navigate It
  • Come for the Amenity Kits, Stay for the Flight
  • Oppo Reno 14 5G Series Launching Today: Know Price, Expected Features and Specifications
  • Despite Protests, Elon Musk Secures Air Permit for xAI
  • Review: Jabra Enhance Select 50R
  • Affluent Travelers Are Ditching Business Class for Business Jets
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram Pinterest Vimeo
Best in TechnologyBest in Technology
  • News
  • Phones
  • Laptops
  • Gadgets
  • Gaming
  • AI
  • Tips
  • More
    • Web Stories
    • Global
    • Press Release
Subscribe
Best in TechnologyBest in Technology
Home » Behold This Darth-Worthy Death Star Speaker
News

Behold This Darth-Worthy Death Star Speaker

News RoomBy News Room6 February 20242 Mins Read
Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Reddit Telegram Email
Share
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email

Hail the orb! High-end French audio hardware manufacturer Elipson has a brand-new Death Star-esque orboid speaker worthy of worrying any self-respecting Alderaanian. It is called the W35 Xi.

At £699 ($876) it’s a pricey boombox but not far off from similar speakers made by other premium audio companies. (It’s even slightly cheaper than Sonos’ standout soundbar.)

This thing does look like the Death Star, or perhaps Starkiller Base even more so—though discerning viewers will also recognize hints of an orb-of-Saruman-Palantír chic. This dark dome can sit directly on a shelf or table or be mounted on a wall. Tor an additional £149 ($187), the speaker can be propped up on a matching black tripod for a more War-of-the-Worlds-invader vibe. (And here you thought we couldn’t fit in any more movie references.)

Inside the W35 Xi is a beefy 300-watt amplifier that’s sure to rattle your rafters. The speaker boasts aptX HD Bluetooth and works with Chromecast and AirPlay 2. It has digital (S/PDIF optical) and analog wired inputs, with an RJ45 socket or 3.5-mm aux port if need be.

It’s capable of high-quality audio playback from your phone, tablet, or laptop, as lossless files can be accommodated up to 24 bits/192 kHz. But like a Sonos system, you’ll need the associated Elipson Connect App to control your playback properly and to alternate between music services like Spotify and Tidal.

We haven’t heard it yet, but Epsilon is claiming the W35 Xi, an evolution of the company’s W35 multiroom stereo speaker from 2020, has super-deep bass and remarkably precise mid-high frequencies, with stereo sound thanks to the arrangement of speakers and tweeters on each side. If you splurge on two W35 Xis, however, you can create a more impressive stereo image by dedicating one audio channel to each speaker. Perfect for listening to Figrin D’an and the Modal Nodes’ Dune Sea Special, perhaps reliving the last time you saw them live on Tatooine in Chalmun’s Spaceport Cantina.

Interestingly, continuing the space connection, Epsilon actually has a Planet range of speakers, but it was in 1958 that the brand released the classic spherical BS 50. You can buy an updated version of it today for the not inconsiderable sum of €5,580 (that’s just shy of $6,000).

The W35 Xi is available for purchase now, though it is only in the UK at the moment.

Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
Previous ArticleiQoo Neo 9 Pro Display, Battery, Charging Details Confirmed Ahead of February 22 India Launch
Next Article Mallorca vs Real Sociedad live stream: Can you watch for free?

Related Articles

News

How to Travel to the Most Remote Office on Earth

3 July 2025
News

Airplane Wi-Fi Is Now … Good?

3 July 2025
News

Business Travel Is Evolving Faster Than Ever. We’ll Help You Navigate It

3 July 2025
News

Come for the Amenity Kits, Stay for the Flight

3 July 2025
News

Despite Protests, Elon Musk Secures Air Permit for xAI

3 July 2025
News

Review: Jabra Enhance Select 50R

3 July 2025
Demo
Top Articles

ChatGPT o1 vs. o1-mini vs. 4o: Which should you use?

15 December 202499 Views

Costco partners with Electric Era to bring back EV charging in the U.S.

28 October 202495 Views

Oppo Reno 14, Reno 14 Pro India Launch Timeline and Colourways Leaked

27 May 202581 Views

Subscribe to Updates

Get the latest tech news and updates directly to your inbox.

Latest News
News

Despite Protests, Elon Musk Secures Air Permit for xAI

News Room3 July 2025
News

Review: Jabra Enhance Select 50R

News Room3 July 2025
News

Affluent Travelers Are Ditching Business Class for Business Jets

News Room3 July 2025
Most Popular

The Spectacular Burnout of a Solar Panel Salesman

13 January 2025124 Views

ChatGPT o1 vs. o1-mini vs. 4o: Which should you use?

15 December 202499 Views

Costco partners with Electric Era to bring back EV charging in the U.S.

28 October 202495 Views
Our Picks

Come for the Amenity Kits, Stay for the Flight

3 July 2025

Oppo Reno 14 5G Series Launching Today: Know Price, Expected Features and Specifications

3 July 2025

Despite Protests, Elon Musk Secures Air Permit for xAI

3 July 2025

Subscribe to Updates

Get the latest tech news and updates directly to your inbox.

Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram Pinterest
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of use
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
© 2025 Best in Technology. All Rights Reserved.

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.